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Doxycycline is an antibiotic medicine belonging to the class called tetracyclines. It is used to treat bacterial infections in many different parts of the body. It does not treat viral infections, such as the common cold. It is used in the same way that other antibiotics are used as a preventative measure in case of exposure to Anthrax.
Doxycycline exactly as directed by your doctor. It is taken orally with a full glass of water. It is best to take it on an empty stomach, but you may take it with food if your stoamch becomes upset.
Doses should be taken at regular intervals and not more often than directed. Do not take it just before going to bed. It may not dissolve properly when you are lying down and can cause ulceration of your food pipe. Take all of the medicine that has been prescribed for you even if you think your condition is better. Your symptons may start to improve before the infection is completely treated. Do not stop taking any medication except on your prescriber`s advice.
Some possible uncommon but serious side effects of Doxycycline include life-threatening allergic reaction (symptoms are trouble breathing; closing of the throat; swelling of the lips, tongue, or face; hives); blood problems (symptoms are unusual bleeding or bruising); liver damage (symptoms are yellowing of the skin or eyes, dark urine, nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, abdominal pain); irritation of the esophagus. Other more common, but less serious, side effects include nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, increased sensitivity of the skin to sunlight, vaginal yeast infection.
